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Augusten Burroughs: Not a prisoner of my past'
Augusten Burroughs' latest memoir, "A Wolf at the Table," has divided critics. The tale of his abusive father is either "a searing, emotional portrait" (Publishers Weekly) or "awkwardly histrionic and sometimes anything but credible." (New York... [More]
By Andy Rathbun
Herald Writer | May 12
'Spycraft' describes how CIA techies ply their trade
International spying could be called a cat and mouse game -- a frightened mouse scurrying to outwit a powerful feline. The folks at the Central Intelligence Agency have worked hard with actual dead rats and a live cat, using them in highly... [More]
By Carl Hartman
Associated Press | May 11
Try to see the world through a child's eyes
Young children are eager to learn. They more they learn, the greater control they feel in the world they are just beginning to explore. Gaining knowledge and understanding covers a wide spectrum. [More]
By Kendal A. Rautzhan
Special to The Herald | May 11
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'Little Women' musical shines at Village Theatre
EVERETT -- Village Theatre's new musical "Little Women" takes the audience on a wonderful cruise through this classic tale. You will laugh, you will cry -- but mostly you'll be wrapped in the warmth of the March family as if being swaddled in a soft... [More]
By Theresa Goffredo
Herald writer | May 9
Book-It Repertory Theatre
selects its 2008-09 adaptations
From a trip through a modern-day counterculture tale to the classic about a whale, Book-It Repertory Theatre's 2008-09 season is offering quite a range of stage adaptations of literary works and even adding a bit more in its 19th season. [More]
Herald staff | May 9
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New cookbooks show how to grill the Italian way
If you're hankering for great Italian food this summer, ditch the pasta and get the grill going. Two new cookbooks aim to get you grilling Italian-style. [More]
By J.M. Hirsch
Associated Press | May 7
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Baby basics: Author knows what works and what doesn't for baby
Just because baby superstores have products stacked to the ceilings doesn't mean most of what they stock is worth buying. In fact, parents should pass by much of it. [More]
By Rachel Beck
Associated Press | May 6
Five shopping tips for brand new parents
"The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide" author Heather Maclean offers the following tips to parents outfitting their baby: [More]
By Rachel Beck
Associated Press | May 6
• Mill Creek Book Group: 7:00pm - 8:00pm, May 15, at Mill Creek Library. Mill Creek Book Group: 7-8 p.m. 3rd Thursdays, adult book group meets at Mi...
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• Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) groups: 6:45pm - 8:00pm, June 1, at University Book Store. Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) groups: 6:45-8 p.m. 1st Wednesdays every other m...
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• Mountlake Terrace Library book group: 1:00pm - 2:00pm, June 1, at Mountlake Terrace Library. Mountlake Terrace Library book group: 1-2 p.m. 2nd Tuesdays, for adults. 23...
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